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Business

Adviser Calls For AI Safeguards

When President Joe Biden has questions about artificial intelligence, one expert he turns to is his science adviser Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prabhakar is helping to guide the U.S. approach to safeguarding AI technology, relying in ...

Local Reinvestment

Dawson Metal Company has added a new piece of machinery to its Jamestown operation — an Amada 2204 Smart Brake. The newest technology is a 240-ton, 14-foot smart brake press that includes the latest advancements in manufacturing. The addition of the new brake press will allow for higher ...

Jamestown Container Companies Partner In National Recycling Program

Jamestown Container Companies is participating in the Box to Nature program, an initiative led by The Paper and Packaging Board. The program aims to change consumer behavior by promoting responsible recycling practices and enhancing environmental sustainability. Studies show that two out ...

New Dollar General Open In Gerry

GERRY — Dollar General’s store at 4041 Route 60 in Gerry is now open. “At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Gerry store highlights our commitment to deliver a ...

Wholesale Price Inflation Accelerates In August

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices increases accelerated in August, a sign that inflation remains stubbornly persistent despite a series of sharp interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The Labor Department said Thursday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before ...

Commuting Makes A Post-Pandemic Comeback

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you think U.S. roads have gotten busier on your morning commute, you’re not alone. The rate of workers driving to their jobs creeped upwards nationwide last year, as did those who carpool to work by car, truck or van. The mean commuting time jumped by almost a minute in ...